I feel you. Game does feel kinda boring, especially to someone who doesn't have enlgish as their first language.
We were kinda going for the dull and eduacational vibe, but leaned too much into it, so it ended up backfiring.
I didn't even think about adding a hint as to what buttons to push at the start, because as a dev i find it hard to see things from a perspective of someone who is not familiar with the game at all. Good thing you pointed it out, we will add a hint when the jam is over.
As for the visuals and assets, i disagree. While it does look cheap, i think it adds a certain charm and humorous tone to it. But, hey, to each their own.
Thanks for the feedback!